THE SEWING QUALITY OF THE DESIGN IS JAGGED

Osman Bayrak

THE SEWING QUALITY OF THE DESIGN IS JAGGED AROUND THE COLUMNS AND SOME TIMES DESIGNS ARE DISTORTED. THE COLUMNS OR DESIGN DON'T MEET THE FILLS OR OTHER OBJECTS IN THE DESIGN:

  1. Check the Hooping of the garment for tightness in the sewing area. The material being used may have to much elasticity which may prevent a tight hooping. Make sure that enough backing, and the proper backing is being used and apply KK 1000 adhesive to make sure that the garment stays in place on the backing for better sew quality. This is especially useful on most knit garments or cloth.
  2. Another important factor is to oil the Pantograph at intervals depending on the use of the machine. Refer to the Operation Manual.
  3. Check all the X and Y Axis belts for looseness or damage. See the Technical Manual for information on checking & adjusting X or Y Axis Belt Tensions If damaged call your distributor to order the part. If the X and Y belts are determined to be too loose, call your distributor, as there may be a need for some technical help to determine the cause of the looseness. Otherwise use the Belt Tension Meter P/N 992165-01 to adjust to the correct tension. Refer to the Technical Manual for instruction on how to set the tensions.
  4. The X Carriage Movement is vital to good sewing quality results. Refer to the Technical Manual for instructions how to test the X Carriage Assembly for proper movement. Instructions on how to adjust the Carriage Assembly are also found in this manual.
  5. Check the Hoop Holder Actuator and Pins for damage or looseness. If they are loose, call your distributor, as the Pantograph may need to be replaced. Any damage to this area will cause bad sewing quality.
  6. Check the metal part of the hoop for damage to the Pin Slots, they may be too worn or too large for the Pins causing them to be loose. Also, the wooden part of the hoop should not be cracked or damaged. Call your distributor for replacement hoops.
  7. If the Full Height Jacket Back Hoop is used sew below 650 SPM. A slow speed will help the sew quality. This hoop flexes due to the weight of the hoop versus the Hoop Bracket and the strength of the Pantograph.
  8. If the error is occurring while using the Cap Frame Hoop, then check the Cap Frame Driver's, Drive Ring Cable for wear or tension, and Bracket, also the Guide Bar for straightness and proper installation. If the cable can no longer be adjusted, call your distributor to order the cable.
  9. As practice, do a sample sew of the design when at all possible, it will help with sew quality. This test is also good to adjust tension from the tensioners all the way to the Bobbin Thread.
  10. The poor sewing quality may also be due to the X and Y Motors starting to fail or the bearings may be worn. Again call your distributor for assistance or a service call.